Select an Actuator That Stands up To Harsh Environments
Your actuator’s operating environment should be one of your top considerations during product selection. If you select an actuator that cannot withstand challenging environmental conditions—such as washdowns—lifetime, cleanliness and your system’s ultimate productivity can suffer. This blog post, the fourth in our series on interchangeable pneumatic actuators, will offer tips for specifying pneumatic actuators that […]
Engineer Your Pneumatic Actuator for Application Challenges
As you consider the many actuators available from various manufacturers, you may need to look beyond off-the-shelf cylinders in order to satisfy a desired performance benchmark or stand up to a challenging operating condition. In these instances, you can choose to modify your actuator, specify special features or add accessories to achieve the performance or […]
Interchangeability Standards Take the Guesswork Out of Replacing an Actuator
Sometimes a machine builder may prefer to replace an actuator with an easier-to-obtain unit or one with more desirable features. In order to help simplify the transition, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) developed standards for cylinder interchangeability. These standards offer the assurance of knowing that a replacement cylinder […]
Interchangeable Pneumatic Actuators: An Overview
When you need a pneumatic actuator, you’ll find an overwhelming range of products available from various manufacturers. But because no two applications are alike, you must weigh a lot of considerations before selecting and ordering an actuator. Basic considerations should include the size and mounting options as well as any specific features that will help […]
A Compact, Durable Cylinder With World-Class Value and Versatility
It’s no secret that Fabco-Air is well-known for its high-performance compact air cylinders in imperial dimensions. However, there may be situations where you need the same short strokes, high quality and rich set of features you’ve come to expect from a compact Fabco-Air cylinder, but in a metric-size unit. That’s why we offer the Global™ […]
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Interchangeable Pneumatic Actuator Selection
Round Body Cylinders Overcome Harsh Conditions and Limited Space
Designers whose machines call for actuators typically have two constant demands: integrate cylinders into smaller spaces and work with a tighter budget. Machines intended for use in harsh or washdown-intensive environments are no exception, and they have the added factor of requiring a robust air cylinder to stand up to the tough conditions. Round body […]